Job Title: Manager of Onsite CAMP INNOVATION

FLSA Status: Exempt

 

Are you looking for a fun, inspiring place to work? We are looking for you! Arizona Science Center is an exciting, fast-paced, and hands-on environment for both our guests and our team. At Arizona Science Center, we take pride in providing the perfect mix of fun, education, and great service to our guests of all ages and we are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

 

Arizona Science Center is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

 

SUMMARY:  

The Manager of Onsite CAMP INNOVATION ensures year round implementation of camp services at Arizona Science Center to inspire, educate, and engage curious minds through science. They provide program management of content, logistics, and personnel of CAMP INNOVATION. The Manager of Onsite CAMP INNOVATION will develop, oversee and deliver program materials for CAMP INNOVATION and other programs as directed by the Director of CAMP INNOVATION. The Manager of Onsite CAMP INNOVATION will also lead purchasing, materials management, and grant data collection.  The Manager of Onsite CAMP INNOVATION will be in charge of camp content, pedagogy, and will supervise personnel for all programming as listed above. The Manager of Onsite CAMP INNOVATION may also provide professional development workshops as needed with camp staff, educators and community members.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Arizona Science Center maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all Employees and applicants.  We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and dismiss Employees on the basis of such factors as experience, character, ability and skill, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or heritage, age, marital or veteran status, disability, citizenship, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Camp Personnel
    • Maintains a safe, friendly, and fun learning environment.
    • Provides ongoing training and professional development to Camp Instructors, Teen Interns, and Camp Volunteers on programming curriculum, best practices, etc.
    • Leads the Teen Summer Camp Intern program including advertisement, recruitment, interviewing, monitoring, and evaluating interns.
    • Observes and provides feedback on instruction throughout the year to ensure high quality camp instruction and support.
    • Oversees University Interns when present during camps
    • Schedules and manages staff, interns, and volunteers for CAMP INNOVATION programming
    • Approves and manages onsite employee time cards through TriNet portal

 

  • Camp Content
    • Designs and develops student/youth programming for CAMP INNOVATION throughout the year, creating new camp content per year.
    • Collaborates with other areas and other organizations to develop content specific camp programming.

 

  • Camp Logistics
    • Works with supervisor in the development, coordination, and implementation of all onsite CAMP INNOVATION programming, including grant-funded programs.
    • Manages scholarship requests and awards scholarships based on funding.
    • Maintains the CAMP INNOVATION budget by overseeing the purchasing, management of inventory, and organization of supplies for all Onsite CAMP INNOVATION programs.
    • Distributes, collects, databases, and provides summary analysis of evaluations and assesses effectiveness of programming in collaboration with supervisors.
    • Collaborates with Marketing, Facilities, Membership, and other departments/teams to achieve project goals.

 

  • Community Engagement
    • Communicates effectively with parents, children, staff, and other community stakeholders
    • Represents Arizona Science Center within the community including fairs, conferences, and other events to advertise for CAMP INNOVATION on weekdays and some weekends.

 

  • Performs additional duties and tasks as required or assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include planning, assigning, delegating and directing work for volunteers, interns, and seasonal staff. The Manager of Onsite CAMP INNOVATION is responsible for the supervision and training of seasonal camp instructors, camp assistants, interns, and volunteers.   The Manager of Onsite CAMP INNOVATION carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, delegating and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and bringing major decisions or issues to the Director of CAMP INNOVATION.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

  • Skill in effective verbal and written communication and reporting
  • Skill and knowledge in adapting content and complexity to the ages and interests of program participants
  • Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to present effectively to diverse audiences
  • Skills in public speaking
  • Ability to manage and engage large and small groups
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends, evenings, and overnights
  • Skill in planning and coordinating schedules and activities.
  • Ability to perform task analysis for self-management and management of others.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Office, and essential computer functions

 Educational System Knowledge

  • K – 12 educational systems
  • Arizona College and Career Ready Standards
  • Next Generation Science Standards Framework
  • Knowledge of community organizations.
  • Knowledge of youth development concepts and strategies
  • Knowledge of student-centered, inquiry-based, experiential learning approaches.

 

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirement of BA/BS or equivalent; a minimum of two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education/experience. Teaching experience in the informal or formal setting preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS  

  • A science, education, camp and/or museum background is highly preferred
  • Experience engaging people in interactive and hands-on learning experiences
  • Experience working in an educational setting with a variety of audiences
  • Experience in planning and coordinating activities
  • Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license.
  • Must obtain a fingerprint clearance card.
  • Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.
  • Must obtain a food handler’s card

 

 

BENEFITS include, but are not limited to:

  • 21 paid days off annually, including holidays, birthdays, and vacation days
  • 15 days of accrued sick time
  • 12 weeks paid Family Care Leave
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life and Long Term Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Family membership to Arizona Science Center and 600+ Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)
  • Admission Exchange Program - Year-round complimentary admission for the employee and one guest to visit the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, etc. 
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